Glossary of Auto Terms

DriverSide's Car Dictionary has the most comprehensive definitions of automotive terms. This auto glossary can help you decipher what your mechanic is fixing and what the purpose or function of the particular auto part or accessory is for. We have taken the mystery out of automotive service jargon, so that you don't have to.

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Bands

Steel rings used to hold a clutch drum during shifting in an automatic transmission. Adjusting the bands is usually a part of normal transmission service.



See Also:
Steering Linkage
Push Rods
Tie Rod
Overhead Cam
Rings
Spindle
Drivetrain
Power Stroke

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